11 us troops injured in iran missile attack in iraq ― pentagon

According to the Pentagon, on January 8, 2020, 11 US troops were injured in an Iranian missile attack on an Iraqi military base hosting US personnel. The attack occurred at around 2:15 am local time, and the injured troops were taken to a medical facility for treatment.

The attack was in response to the US drone strike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani on January 3, 2020. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at the Ain al-Asad airbase in western Iraq, which is home to around 1,500 US troops.

The Pentagon reported that the injured troops were treated for concussion and other injuries, and none were critically wounded. The base was also damaged in the attack, with several buildings hit by the missiles.

The incident marked a significant escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, and raised concerns about the potential for further conflict in the region.